United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

Hey guys! I was just wondering if anyone is using any sort of adaptations for driving?? My PT has been talking to me about it lately. I am 2 years post accident and have been doing fine without it. Why would I get one now?? Any insights???? Thanks!
~Courtney

Hi Courtney, I use a revolving ball on the steering wheel and have an adaption so I can indicate with one hand, I have no use of my right arm so driving without adaptions isn't an option if I want to drive safely. Different countries have different laws and in the UK and here in NZ I wouldn't be allowed to drive without adaptions as a safety issue. I don't know what the law in the States is, maybe you should check. I can't see how someone with one arm could control a car without adaptions as well as someone with two arms, and for that reason I would always get adaptions for my own peace of mind. I could manage without the adaptions but it wouldn't be safe, I drive my children around a lot and I'm on the road when other children are travelling home from school, no way would I risk driving unadapted. I know you guys have lots of long straight roads, maybe it's not such an issue there. Happy driving! :0)

Courtney - here is a link to vehicle adaptation info that is on this site - I hope it is helpful for you. Good luck!
-francine

http://ubpn.org/ubpnweb.nsf/web/vehiclemod.html

all i installed in my truck is a floor headlight dimmer switch.